Alleged Déjà Vu robber arrested

Feb 28, 2017 Ali Hibbs Colonie, Crime, News, Towns 0

On Monday, Feb. 27, Colonie Police arrested Marilyn Olshena, 56, of Kinderhook, for the October 2016 robbery of Déjà Vu, an exotic lingerie store at 145 Wolf Road. Following the robbery,...

SPOTTED: Shaker girls are headed to the Section II, Class AA finals

Feb 28, 2017 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports 0

GUILDERLAND – The No. 1 seed Shaker girls basketball team will take on the No. 2 seed Shenendehowa in the Section II Class AA Finals on Saturday, March 4. The Blue Bison, beat the No. 2 seed...

SPOTTED: Colonie escapes with a win, is headed to Glens Falls

Feb 26, 2017 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports, The Spot 0

TROY – The No. 1 seed Colonie Raiders escaped Hudson Valley Community College with a win on Saturday, Feb. 25, despite the best effort by the No. 9 seed squad from Green Tech High School. Colonie...

SPOTTED: The Bethlehem Eagles are headed to Glens Falls

Feb 26, 2017 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports, The Spot 0

TROY – The Bethlehem Eagles gutted one out on Saturday, Feb. 25, beating the Falcons of Albany High by score of 55-49. The No. 11 seed Albany gave the No. 3 seed a game that was closer than the...

Dr. Abele offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages

Feb 25, 2017 Spotlight News News 0

DELMAR — “Building an oral health home for families where comprehensive, top-of-the-line dental services were easily accessible was my goal,” saaid Dr. Thomas Abele, who, since 1969, has been a...

HEALTH and FITNESS: Positive mind, positive change

Feb 25, 2017 Dan Romand Health & Fitness, The Spot 0

You can’t change something you hate. This is something I said recently to one of my clients. Previously, she said she hated her body and how it looked — so much so, she avoided looking at it. As...

VOORHEESVILLE LIBRARY: Parenting Workshop

Feb 25, 2017 Spotlight News Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

Brain Building and the Power of Play The word is out — we have all heard that the early years are THE learning years! But as a parent, do you worry about how you can ensure that your child is...

YMCA: A noted time in the history of the Y

Feb 25, 2017 Spotlight News Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

As we recognize President Lincoln’s birthday this month, let’s reflect on his connection to the YMCA at a pivotal moment in the nation’s – and the Y’s — history. Lincoln wrote this letter...

COLONIE LIBRARY: Italian heritage

Feb 25, 2017 Spotlight News Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

Capital District Genealogical Society Michael Cassara of the Genealogical Speakers Guild will present a program on Italian heritage on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. As a leading casting director for...

KEEP it SIMPLE: Lessons learned from an autistic grandchild

Feb 24, 2017 Jim Franco Blogs, Keep it Simple, News, Opinion 0

So, I mentioned that one of my grandchildren has Autism. Eric is 11 years old. He is non-verbal, severe to moderate on the spectrum. This little guy has taught me more about love, compassion and...